Comments for Things I Hate About Backpacking

Comment on 3. Where are the Hot Girls? by Shannon

Shannon — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 03:13:51 +0000

I laughed my ass off at this article, someone had to say it. I am a 22 year old who actually takes care of herself, and the other backpacker girls I meet are just vicious.

Comment on 25. Crazy Israeli Guys by Michael Orlow

Michael Orlow — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 12:39:50 +0000

I have travelled a lot all over the world and met many Israelis. I was always the older one with more experience and somehow respected. I do agree with most comments - Israelis are very often unpleasant backpackers but one should not generalize. I met many Israelis whether in Asia or Latin-America who succeeded in understanding the local culture and even living with local people. There are sociological reasons for the bad behaviour of the young Israelis (I am not justifying, only explaining). They go to the army straight after school and serve 2 or 3 years in the army - so their backpacking is their first “feeling of freedom” - so many youngsters travel so that there is a social pressure and even people who are not interested go on these trips and behave accordingly - not like other youth who could work and save money after school they travel with a limited budget , another reason for their behaviour - many of them served in the occupied territories and think that they can behave the way they behaved there….. - and other reasons connected with Israli mentality. On the other hand you will experience that their are willing to help if you need it and will not show you indifference that you may experience with travellers from other countries. We should find a way in Israel to prepare them for their experience and make them understand how one travels around the world and understand and accepts other cultures!

Comment on 15. Dormitories by Katrina

Katrina — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 21:32:07 +0000

I’m planning to go on a bnaipcckkag trip around Southeast Asia and China. I’m unfortunately alone since my friend’s can’t leave off work. I wanna know which site is the best one that would help me find other backpackers in that city. Any good ones? Also a site that would help me get around the city and with contacts to different hostels/hotels, etc.

Comment on 25. Crazy Israeli Guys by Bhavna

Bhavna — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 12:39:34 +0000

Seems to be a pattern here every 20 to 40 years the Arabs (Lebanese and Egyptians moltsy), after getting their asses kicked, rebuild their lives and also build up their hatred to the point where all rationality is forgotten, all instinct to protect their own safety and that of their families, homes and businesses becomes unimportant. Then they begin the cycle again. Like rabid dogs they rail at the gates in their bloodlust. Reminds me of Hezballah displays from a couple of years ago, whole crowds literally bouncing off walls and gates, mouths foaming in an ecstacy of mindless hatred. Poor Israel, having to put up with these barbarians in this way endlessly.

Comment on 48. Party Hostels… with your parents by Ugur

Ugur — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 10:47:12 +0000

Hi- I copied this from anhoter answer I gave- ignore the places that are not in Central Europe! Depends on what your interests are- Europe is so huge and diverse. Castles? Roman ruins? Nature? Mediaeval towns? Partying? Art? I have spent over two years traveling in europe- last week I got back from six months backpacking and being a street musician for the summer. So here are a few of my faves:1.Slovenia- Ljubljana, Lake Bled- Slovenia is my favorite country2.Czech Republic- Prague, Kutna Hora, and Ceske Krumlov3. Belgium- Brugge4-Italy- Taormina, Stromboli, Cinque Terra, Capri, Amalfi coast, Pompeii5.- Berlin and Heidelberg, germany6. Orkney Islands and Edinburg, Scotland7. Mostar, Bosnia8. Croatia- Dalmation coast, Hvar island, Plitvice, Dubrovnik9. Sarlat la Caneda and the Dordogne region, France10. Amsterdam and Leiden, Holland11. Granada, Spain12. Budapest- especially the Terror Museum13. Santorini, Greece14. Cappadocia, Antalya, and ruins of Termessos, Turkey15. Oh, yeah, I forgot Malta- great spot as well!Some of my best times were renting a scooter and driving to small villages and other out of the way places. Need any advice, email me!

Comment on Backpacking in the News by Maliyah

Maliyah — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 02:23:33 +0000

Appaertnly this is what the esteemed Willis was talkin’ ’bout.

Comment on 6. Getting Pickpocketed by Pablo

Pablo — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 17:34:09 +0000

First of all. Every big city around the world could have theveis. Now; The cities I’ve been to and consider highly possible to get pickpocket are:Rio: the area of the Avenida Atlantica when gets very crowded, the area of Av. Copacabana, and Lapa. specially during night or street parties although beautiful city, just be discreet, where clothes as locals do, dont carry much cash, you can pay with your credit card, and try to avoid using ATM at lonely streets or if you see / feel unsafe to.Sao Paulo: Everywhere, even so fantastic night lifeLima: Specially the downtown, don’t use ATM’s farther than 1 block from the main squareMexico DF: Be careful in the metro, and the zona rosa , specially during festivals.Santiago de Chile: At Santiago Centro, and some areas around, the market, the train station, and the metro. Avoid dark streets and lonely streets, a slight bump into you and you will have no wallet.Buenos Aires: this is the worst, specially the main streets, as Florida, and the metro.Some general advices:1. Always carry only what you will need, this is: some cash por the metro or bus, carry one credit card, and put’em in a place where are safe, not your back pocket of your trousers.2. Leave the valuable stuff (rest of credit cards, cash, etc) at the hotel safe lock.3. If you carry a camera, pull it out, at a safe place. Wait till you get to a spot where lots of tourists are doing the same, and some security staff looks after you.4. Never! count your money or take a look of your wallet or credit cards, at streets, or crowded places such as parties, street festivals, etc.5. Read reviews about safety, and areas to walk around in the cities you plan to go to.6. Finally be discreet, always play a low profile and don’t show off or act as you’ll in your own country.Safe traveling to you all.

Comment on Backpacking in the News by Yul

Yul — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 17:05:56 +0000

There aren’t any backpacking trlais “up the coast.” Backpacking is done in wilderness areas, and national parks, not following the beach except in one isolated area in California called The Lost Coast, and there’d be no surfing there. And backpackers don’t stay in “hostels”, they carry their own shelter and sleep in the woods, legally, not like homeless people on the beach. I don’t know what you’re talking about?References :

Comment on 49. Photos with Local Children by travelerreport

travelerreport — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 15:41:51 +0000

In “developing” countries, meeting local people ( and local children) is much more easy than in western countries. Life is in the streets so meeting people is something normal. Not like in the west where people are more suspicious.
And may be there is something like a superiority complex, something like the white man’s burden…

Comment on 18. Playing Guitar by noodlebowl

noodlebowl — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 18:04:28 +0000

One guy who lived long term in Dharamsala said that the common guitar player specialties were Dylan and Leonard Cohen.